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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.88, 16,550.96 and 3,242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.88, 16,550.96 and 3,242.85 is: 4,864.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.88 : 16,550.96 = 3,242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.88/16,550.96 = 3,242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.88x = 16,550.96 × 3,242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.88x = 53,672,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,672,264.42/11,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.31

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